The group stage of IEM Rio 2026 concluded with Team Falcons securing a 2-1 victory over the world’s number one-ranked team, Vitality. This result advances Falcons directly to the semifinals, while Vitality moves to the quarterfinals. In Group B, FURIA defeated MOUZ to claim the other direct semifinal spot.
Day 3 match results
The matches on April 15th and 16th determined the final six teams advancing to the playoffs. Natus Vincere and Spirit successfully navigated the lower brackets to secure their quarterfinal positions.
Recent Match Results (BO3)
| Winner | Score | Loser |
| FURIA | 2 – 0 | MOUZ |
| Natus Vincere | 2 – 1 | Aurora |
| Falcons | 2 – 1 | Vitality |
| Spirit | 2 – 0 | G2 |
| Aurora | 2 – 0 | B8 |
| Natus Vincere | 2 – 0 | HOTU |
| Spirit | 2 – 1 | RED Canids |
m0NESY on top
Following the conclusion of the group stage, m0NESY from Falcons holds the highest tournament rating at 1.58 across seven maps. Natus Vincere’s makazze follows with a 1.34 Rating over eleven maps, and donk from Spirit sits in third with a 1.28 Rating.
Top 15 Player Ratings
| Player | Team | Maps | K-D Diff | K/D | Rating 3.0 |
| m0NESY | Falcons | 7 | +47 | 1.59 | 1.58 |
| makazze | Natus Vincere | 11 | +39 | 1.29 | 1.34 |
| donk | Spirit | 9 | +28 | 1.24 | 1.28 |
| yuurih | FURIA | 7 | +24 | 1.34 | 1.27 |
| ZywOo | Vitality | 8 | +44 | 1.42 | 1.25 |
| mizu | HOTU | 6 | +15 | 1.17 | 1.22 |
| MATYS | G2 | 10 | +30 | 1.23 | 1.22 |
| YEKINDAR | FURIA | 7 | +9 | 1.11 | 1.21 |
| w0nderful | Natus Vincere | 11 | +47 | 1.42 | 1.20 |
| iM | Natus Vincere | 11 | +33 | 1.24 | 1.18 |
| b1t | Natus Vincere | 11 | +22 | 1.18 | 1.17 |
| Lucky | 3DMAX | 6 | -3 | 0.96 | 1.16 |
| flameZ | Vitality | 8 | +13 | 1.11 | 1.16 |
| xertioN | MOUZ | 7 | +8 | 1.09 | 1.15 |
| dumau | Legacy | 5 | +10 | 1.14 | 1.15 |
Playoff schedule
The playoffs begin on Friday, April 17th, with the quarterfinal matchups. The winners will advance to play Falcons and FURIA in the semifinals on Saturday.
Friday, April 17, 2026 (Quarterfinals)
All matches are Best-of-3 (BO3).
| Time (CEST) | Matchup |
| 17:00 | Spirit vs. MOUZ |
| 20:15 | Vitality vs. Natus Vincere |
Saturday, April 18, 2026 (Semifinals)
All matches are Best-of-3 (BO3).
| Time (CEST) | Matchup |
| 17:00 | Falcons vs. Spirit / MOUZ Winner |
| 20:15 | FURIA vs. Vitality / Natus Vincere Winner |
